Parent University coming up
FORTVILLE – The annual Parent University is coming in November, pushed back from its original date.
The free program, presented by the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation, is crafted for parents, caregivers and grandparents from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Mt. Vernon administration building, 1806 W. Ind. 234, Fortville.
Participants can take courses on technology trends, mental wellness, proactive ways to back parents and students in an educational environment, English tools and assistance for non-native English speakers and more. Visit mtvernonfoundation.org for updates.
Pie auction to raise money for EH
CHARLOTTESVILLE – Crafters, quilters, knitters, bakers and Eastern Hancock supporters are sought to help with an upcoming Eastern Hancock Education Foundation Auction.
The annual EHEF Pie Auction is coming up Dec. 15 during the home varsity basketball game. The foundation is taking donations of baked goods, homemade pies, candy, craft/homemade items, theme baskets and gift certificates. Donations may be dropped off in room 706 of Eastern Hancock Middle School by Dec. 14. Sign up or learn more through the Google Doc on the school’s social media site, facebook.com/EasternHancockSchools.
Career center to host open house
NEW CASTLE – The New Castle Career Center is hosting an open house from 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 30.
The center currently enrolls more than 500 students representing Eastern Hancock, New Castle, Tri, Knightstown, Hagerstown, Shenandoah, Union and Blue River Valley high schools. Students can learn about broadcasting, commercial drivers licenses, culinary arts, cosmetology, education, engineering, health science, machine trades, supply chain/logistics, welding and more. Learn more at nccareercenter.org.
There are various locations for the open house, depending on the program: Health Education is at The Danielson Center, 300 Trojan Lane, New Castle; Building Trades is at the current job site, 1623 D. Ave., New Castle; Broadcasting is at Knightstown High School, 8149 U.S. 40, Knightstown; all other programs at New Castle High School, 801 Parkview Drive, New Castle (enter through Door 7).
College savings program giving scholarships
GREENFIELD – The Hancock County Promise program will give away eight $250 scholarships to eight different Hancock County students.
Hancock County Promise gives free money to students in grades K-6; money is deposited into CollegeChoice 529 accounts; parents of kindergarteners who sign up for the program automatically get a $25 donation if they open a 529 account, and this year is a catch-up opportunity for children in grades K-6 to sign up. In addition, those who sign up may be eligible for the $250 scholarship.
Families that already have a 529 account for their children are also eligible. Learn more at hancockcountypromise.com, call Dr. Scott Shipley at 317-485-3100 or email [email protected]. Sign-up incentives and scholarships are sponsored by Greenfield Banking Co., Hancock Health and NineStar Connect.
Montessori Academy to host open house
MCCORDSVILLE – Geist Montessori Academy will host a community open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at 6058 W. 900N., McCordsville.
The tuition-free public charter school is for students in grades kindergarten through eighth, with a pre-K opinion available. The event will feature tours, presentations and meetings with staff.
